The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of Monday's trade deadline, adding another powerful arm to a rotation that already leads the majors in WHIP and opponent batting average. Skubal was the one player the Dodgers aggressively pursued before the deadline. During the speculation, the team pulled two of its top prospects from minor league games, a move linked to the trade discussions. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged on Sunday that the Dodgers are accustomed to blowback for their aggressive moves. The addition deepens a starting staff that was already considered baseball's strongest, positioning the Dodgers for another postseason push. No other details of the trade were released.